Venta el Buscón
Venta el Buscón
Venta el Buscón is a traditional Madrid taberna on Calle Victoria, a few steps from Puerta del Sol on the edge of Barrio de las Letras. It cooks classic madrileño food over a charcoal grill (rabo de toro, entrecot, arroz caldoso with lobster, grilled fish) off a broad, fairly priced menu. Its own site brands it Taberna El Buscón, a nod to Quevedo's picaresque novel. Around €26–50 per person.
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Background
About Venta el Buscón
The Story
The venue's own site brands it Taberna El Buscón and plays on the name, a nod to Quevedo's picaresque novel El Buscón and the street-smart Madrid it portrayed. It sits in the centre, a few steps from Puerta del Sol.
The Cuisine
Traditional Madrid taberna food with a charcoal grill at the centre: rabo de toro, entrecot and churrasco off the parrilla, arroz caldoso with lobster, grilled sea bass and bacalao, from a wide menu.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Venta el Buscón Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
3784
TripAdvisor
4.2
1,934 reviews
Venta el Buscón ranks #720 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor (1,934 reviews).
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Experience
Venta el Buscón Dining Experience
An old-school taberna in the centre, with a charcoal grill and a wide, unfussy menu; the name leans on Quevedo's El Buscón, the picaresque novel and the street-smart Madrid it portrayed.
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Venta el Buscón Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de la Victoria, 5, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de la Victoria 5, in the Centro district, a few steps from Puerta del Sol on the edge of Barrio de las Letras.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Details
Venta el Buscón Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–01:00 |
Venta el Buscón hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Venta el Buscón FAQ
What kind of food does Venta el Buscón serve?
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Where is Venta el Buscón?
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Calle Victoria 5, 28012 Madrid, in the Centro district, a few steps from Puerta del Sol on the edge of Barrio de las Letras.
When is Venta el Buscón open?
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Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00 to 01:00, in one continuous service. It's closed on Mondays.
What's on the menu at Venta el Buscón?
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Is Venta el Buscón the same place as Taberna El Buscón?
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Yes. The venue's own site brands itself Taberna El Buscón, a nod to Quevedo's picaresque novel El Buscón, while it's also listed under its fuller name, Venta el Buscón.
How much does it cost to eat at Venta el Buscón?
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It sits in the 26 to 50 euros per person band.
Does Venta el Buscón have a terrace?
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Yes, it has a terrace.
Is Venta el Buscón good for groups?
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Yes, it's good for groups.